Soft Water Helps Save Money In Your Home

If you live in the San Marcos area, you’re familiar with hard water. You’ve probably tried everything to get your water to smell, taste, and feel good. If you don’t have a water softening system, installing one can transform your water and save you money.

How Hard Water May Be Costing You Money

Hard water damages appliances and fixtures over time. Water with high iron content, for example, turns tubs and sinks orange and contributes to rusting of water heaters. When an appliance leaks, like the water heater, you also experience flooring damage. Also, nearly 90 percent of homes in the US have hard water containing high levels of calcium and magnesium. This causes scaling which clogs the plumbing and water lines. In addition to the needed plumbing repairs, this causes higher electricity costs. It requires more soap to clean clothes and dishes, and chemicals and minerals in hard water can damage clothing when laundered, causing it to fade and wear more quickly.

How Softening Water Could Save You Money

Soft water reduces your electricity. Without being hindered by the scale caused by hard water, your appliances can run more efficiently. With no scaling, they can last longer as well, leading to fewer leaks and fewer replacements. Fewer leaks also means less repairs to the surrounding flooring. The boilers, pipes, and fixtures can last longer, too.

In addition to extending the life and efficiency of your appliances, you’ll need to buy less soap because it lathers better in soft water. Your laundry detergent can go further, too. Soft water helps your clothes and linens last longer because it helps remove stains better. According to The Salt Institute, soft water cleans dishes 12 times better and it removes clothing stains 100 times more effectively than added detergent or hot water wash.

Types of Water Softening Systems

Several types of filtration systems exist, and each has its own benefits. You can install a water softening or water conditioning system with a well water system or with a municipal water supply feed. The three most popular types of softening systems are:

Coal Filtered,

Salt-Free Water Conditioner,

Salt Filtered.

Salt filtered systems are common, though they can eventually lead to corroded pipes and water heaters. Coal filtered systems are less popular because they use a non-renewable resource, and mining for coal can damage the environment. A salt-free water conditioner is easier on appliances and does not harm the environment, or add any traces of sodium to your water. This type of water conditioner requires very little maintenance.

For a minimal investment, you can have healthy water using a coal-free, salt-free water conditioner. Your water will taste better, clean better, and be gentler on your appliances, helping extend their lifetimes and efficiency. If you are considering installing a water softener or conditioner in your home or would like to speak to a professional about the best option for the water in your home, contact Clear Water of San Marcos, located in San Marcos, TX.